Programme Officer

THE AIDS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION (TASO UGANDA)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Uganda Limited, an
organization contributing to a process of restoring hope and improving the quality of life of persons and communities affected by HIV/AIDS, is seeking the services of highly skilled, experienced and motivated person to fill the following position;

Title: Programme Officer M & E and Quality Assurance Department: Monitoring and Evaluation/PSI- HQ Reports to: Team Leader Planning & Strategic Information (PSI)

Main Purpose of the Job
To carry out monitoring and evaluation of TASO programs, as well as an independent appraisal of the quality of service delivery and the effectiveness of the standards and procedures by which TASO programmes are managed Key Outputs
• Monitoring & Evaluation systems developed
• Monitoring and Evaluation tools and feedback mechanisms developed
• TASO program progress reports consolidated
• TASO programs effectively monitored and evaluated
• Programme Audit plans and checklists prepared
• Programme Audit exercises carried out, and reports compiled and submitted
• Risk assessment carried out

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Participate in designing and updating systems for monitoring and evaluation of TASO programs
• Participate in the setting of indicators for the monitoring and evaluation of TASO programs
• Prepare periodic program audit plans
• Prepare check-lists for conducting programme audit exercises
• In conjunction with the line managers, monitor the implementation of programs and attainment of the targets specified in the TASO strategic and work plans
• Evaluate the implementation of programs and recommend appropriate actions
• Prepare periodic monitoring and evaluation reports
• Carry out programme audit exercises
• Document audit findings and follow-up actions thereafter
• identify factors hindering adherence to service delivery policies, guidelines and quality assurance strategy and recommend corrective action to management
• Carry out risk assessment for TASO in areas of programme delivery
• Review all programme reports to identify bottlenecks to quality service delivery
• Participate in the provision of training and technical support to service delivery units on issues of adherence to the policies and guide lines relating to programmatic work
• Participate in conducting Monitoring and Evaluation training workshops at TASO
• Consolidate and integrate annual reports and other special reports and draw out salient issues and action areas for necessary action by the relevant staff
• Participate in the documentation of TASO best practices for publication

Job requirement

Academic Qualifications: Degree in Social Sciences or related discipline Additional Training Necessary: Development of Monitoring and Evaluation tools Minimum Experience and

Exposure: 4 years in Monitoring and Evaluation Special Knowledge: M&E tools, methods and approaches,
Basic facts about HIV/AIDS, TASO strategic and annual
Plans, Programme Management and identification of gaps, Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Key Skills: MS Office suite and statistical packages used at TASO, Report writing, Communication and Training, Strong interpersonal, Strategic and analytical skills

Other Qualities/Attributes: Self driven, Ability to work effectively in a team, Innovativeness and creativity, Neutrality, Confidentiality, Persuasive, Objective

How to apply

Only interested candidates who satisfy all the above requirements should apply, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and at least two referees, Please indicate your physical address, telephone numbers, E-mail and specify the position applied for on the top right corner of the envelope.
Please Staple Firmly Your Documents Together.
Please forward your applications to:
Director Human Resource & Administration
P.O. BOX 10443, KAMPALA.
"OR hand deliver at TASO HQ level II, located at Old Mulago
Hospital"

CLOSING DATE: 15th August 2011 Those who had earlier on applied do not need to re- apply.